Fear Into Darkness - format ePub

"We are..." He paused, thinking. "We are...Intermediaries." In Montana, a boy in distress is pushed to the edge. A firefighter holds the lives of both himself and another by a thread in New York. In...

Angels. Spirits. Superheroes. Gods. Whatever their name, they are always watching. A frightened runaway in northern Massachusetts. A traumatized widow in Missouri. A tense barroom altercation in Texas....

Experience one of the first short stories ever written by TAYLOR DYE… The wide expanse of freshly cut grass. The dirt of the infield, churned and smoothed. The newly lain, bright white paint, outlining...

Also includes "Flight to Dover", a never before published short story by Taylor Dye. "We're right here with you, and we always will be." September 11, 2001.What begins as an ordinary day…can become extraordinary...

Where do animals go when they die? For millennia, the answers, based upon the most modern understandings of science and religion, have amounted to mere guesswork. But, in Taylor Dye's "Cat, Inc.", the...

On the uneven bars, it's easy to miss. Reaching out for the bar too late, flipping too fast or too slow, a grip not fully secured—there are a thousand ways for a routine to go wrong, and only one way...

A few fallen leaves twist and tumble across a sidewalk. Flags wave and flutter in the breeze. It's so quiet, you can hear the clips of the flags as they tap against the poles. The various buildings on...

The Embark Square Aquatic Sports Complex. The 4 x 100 meter freestyle relay. The national championship is on the line. The pressure, along with the noise from the crowd, continues to build as you step...

A new short story from the creator of The Intermediaries… Surviving the harsh, mountainous terrain of Jacob's Peak can be a challenge at any time of year. Much more so in the heart of winter. And much...

"We are..."He paused, thinking."We are...Intermediaries."In Montana, a boy in distress is pushed to the edge. A firefighter holds the lives of both himself and another by a thread in New York. In Georgia,...

“Look at me.I’m right here.I’m not leaving you.”A national tragedy at a school in Washington. A boy bullied and abused in Maryland. A girl suddenly collapses in Illinois. The search for a special gift...

Angels. Spirits. Superheroes. Gods.Whatever their name, they are always watching.A frightened runaway in northern Massachusetts. A traumatized widow in Missouri. A tense barroom altercation in Texas....

From the creator of the Intermediaries series...   SOMETIMES, superheroes are born. Or created. Manufactured. Invented.   But sometimes, they arise out of CIRCUMSTANCE. A certain series of events taking...

A new short story from the creator of The Intermediaries… There are good basketball players. There are great basketball players. And then there's Augustus Jones. Step onto the court with one of the greatest...

WARNING: This story involves potentially triggering language and subject matter, and is intended for mature audiences only. Discretion is strongly advised. Sometimes the mind is a terrible thing… Perhaps...

From the mind of Taylor Dye… An unspeakable tragedy. A beloved child—all of ten years old—is found dead overnight, brutally murdered, his bed the site of a bloody crime scene. A traumatized mother, shocked...

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 Bound by Blood Hallow Rising, Book One The mountains remember their guardians.And they remember what was sworn. Lyra walks the Appalachian ridgelines as a trusted park ranger—known, respected, and woven...

Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas, Boston, and Dubai, can a storyteller win back the love of her life through tales sprinkled with faith and love.Boston-based Delphina Tulasi, a therapeutic storyteller,...

In a world of endless night, one man knew the darkness far better than most.Rage had been honed into a living weapon by the bleak reality he knew. He was on one final mission, given to him by his murdered...

The People's Choice: The Life and Trials of America's 52nd PresidentWhat does it take to lead a nation through chaos, scandal, and betrayal—and still leave behind a legacy of hope? In this bold and dramatic...

A scandal is brewing. A rake is grinning. And Lady Louisa Pembroke is about to make a bargain with the devil. Lady Louisa Pembroke has survived a thousand polite smiles, a hundred pointed whispers, and...

Some places don't stay abandoned.They wait.Black Pines was supposed to be left behind.The asylum stands empty now—its halls stripped bare, its doors sealed, its history written off as tragedy and rumor....

Il a tué son mari. À présent, il ne peut se tenir loin d'elle.Neve Peretti a tout perdu la nuit où son mari a été assassiné. Sa maison. Son avenir. Sa foi en ce monde. Elle ne sait pas qui a appuyé sur...

Willow Anderson's life shatters when Marcus Thornton—her relentless stalker—reveals his true power. On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, a tattoo etched into her skin awakens memories of another life...

Is the PM a Cold Case killer?  Who tried to kill former US President Lyndon Johnson on his 1966 visit to Australia?  Only one man knows the answers, if you can find him. Among the news crews covering...

César Birotteau is one of Honoré de Balzac's most powerful and psychologically intricate novels, offering a profound exploration of ambition, pride, financial speculation, and moral redemption in post-Napoleonic...

In Gobseck, Honoré de Balzac delivers a powerful and penetrating exploration of wealth, obsession, and the hidden machinery of society. Set in post-Napoleonic Paris, this masterful novella—part of Balzac's...

In A Daughter of Eve, Honoré de Balzac delivers a compelling exploration of love, marriage, ambition, and disillusionment set against the glittering yet treacherous backdrop of 19th-century Parisian society....

Splendors and Miseries of Courtesans is one of Honoré de Balzac's most gripping and ambitious novels, a powerful installment in his monumental literary cycle, La Comédie Humaine. Set in the dazzling yet...

Cousin Bette is one of Honoré de Balzac's most intense and psychologically penetrating novels, a dark and compelling exploration of envy, ambition, betrayal, and the destructive power of resentment. As...

The Alkahest by Honoré de Balzac is a compelling philosophical novel that explores the dangerous intersection of genius, obsession, and human limitation. Set in 17th-century Flanders, this powerful tale—also...

The Glass EmpireYou don't fall in love in a boardroom—you survive it. That's what I believed when I created Elena Vargas: a brilliant, relentless POC financial analyst clawing her way toward partner in...

Han of Iceland is Victor Hugo's electrifying early novel—a dark and dramatic tale of rebellion, vengeance, and the struggle between tyranny and justice. Written when Hugo was only a teenager, this powerful...

Scenes from a Courtesan's Life is one of Honoré de Balzac's most dramatic and psychologically intricate novels, forming a vital part of his monumental literary cycle, La Comédie Humaine. Set in the turbulent...

Honoré de Balzac's Eugénie Grandet is a masterful portrait of love, greed, sacrifice, and quiet resilience set against the backdrop of provincial France in the early nineteenth century. As one of the...

Claude Gueux is a powerful and deeply moving novella by Victor Hugo that confronts the harsh realities of poverty, injustice, and the brutal nature of the 19th-century penal system. Written with moral...

She bought his debt. He stole her freedom. Now they have to survive the merger.Miriam Hale isn't a victim. She's "The Vulture"—a ruthless Private Equity CEO who guts distressed companies for sport. When...

Parents Are Not God is a bold and thought-provoking exploration of one of society's most sensitive beliefs. Through honest reflections and real-life perspectives, Sushil Patil invites readers to rethink...

Off the RecordIf you've ever wondered what happens after the encore—when the lights die, the adrenaline crashes, and the truth finally has room to breathe—come on tour with me.In Off the Record, you'll...

Lost Illusions is one of Honoré de Balzac's most powerful and penetrating novels—a sweeping portrait of ambition, betrayal, art, and the relentless machinery of society. Widely regarded as a cornerstone...

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Émile Zola's Germinal is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of working-class struggle, social injustice, and the relentless fight for dignity. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth...

Louis Lambert is one of Honoré de Balzac's most profound and philosophical works, a deeply introspective novel that explores genius, spirituality, madness, and the limits of human understanding. First...

Colonel Chabert is a haunting and masterfully crafted novella by Honoré de Balzac that explores identity, betrayal, justice, and the crushing indifference of society. Set in post-Napoleonic France and...

Marie Tudor is a gripping historical drama by Victor Hugo, first performed in 1833, that brings to life the turbulent reign of Mary I of England. Set against the shadowed backdrop of political intrigue,...